Penny Moore

When are we getting a Big Hero 6 sequel? Also, I’d really love a MG in this vein! Group of misfit kids with skills, banning together to stop the world from being destroyed — all with an adorable robot friend in tow! #mswl

I’m in the mood for a good heist story. YA or MG. Bonus points if it’s an all women crew. #MSWL

I’ve worked on a lot of books that explore identity and culture bc I feel a personal connection to such stories. They’ll always have a soft spot in my heart. I’ll continue to work on them. But I also love books with commercial hooks that are light and fun. Please send! #mswl

#MSWL:

- Graphic novels by author/illustrators.
- More children’s MG and YA nonfiction, everything ranging from memoir to platform nonfiction.

I’m watching a crazy K-drama called Angry Mom where a very young looking mom disguises herself as a high school student at her daughter’s high school to figure who has been bullying her daughter. It’s freaking nuts and amazing. I don’t do many adult novels, but #MSWL please.

I’d love a YA/MG that explores living with OCD, specifically dermatillomania (what I suffer from) or trichotillomania. Often times when people think of OCD, they tend to think of people who clean obsessively or fixate on numbers. There’s also the kind that hurts physically #MSWL

One evergreen reminder about #MSWL is that even though it’s a great tool for agents and queriers, you don’t have to force fit your project into our requests. It’s great if you do have something that matches, but it’s okay if it doesn’t. Just stay true to what you wrote!

I'm still searching for a fantasy of any sorts inspired by Korean culture (this is for my historical fantasy K-drama lovers!), since this has been a very personal wish of mine as an agent for a very long time! #mswl

I'd love a contemporary YA that explores diaspora teens and their complicated family bonds while growing up between cultures, a la Lulu Wang's The Farewell. Hits hard at the issues, while still being able to punch things up with humor and wit. #mswl

I'm really on the look out for fun middle grade of all varieties. Bonus points if there's a lot of humor and a sibling/best friend rivalry. #mswl

Even though I’m not quite caught up on submissions, I think I might have to open back up to queries because it’s #MSWL day!

I’m reading a WEBTOON called My Deepest Secret and it’s about a girl who is dating a serial killer. It’s so good. #mswl

There’s a K-drama called Revenge Note (I know it’s kind of sounds like Death Note). It’s about a teen who has an app called Revenge Note that appears on her phone one day. You can enter the name of someone you want to take revenge on. I want this in a YA!!! #mswl

I’M IN! I also think there’s a book somewhere in this idea. #MSWL for when I’m open to queries again!

I know this is specific but I’d love a contemporary MG or YA where the MC has to wear a back brace bc they have scoliosis, kyphosis, or scoliokyphosis, and has to deal with all the complications it inflicts on socializing and fitting in. This was me growing up. #MSWL

I’m still looking for a YA or MG fantasy rooted in Korean culture. #mswl

#MSWL YA contemporary along the lines of The Last Summer on Netflix!!! ❤️❤️❤️

#MSWL A picture book about this mystery pony would be amazing!

Now someone send me a YA contemporary with a character like Stephanie appearing on the high school Jeopardy tournament! 👍🏼 I love stories about smart girls! #mswl

Now I want a #YAGoesToProm story where crazy stuff happens. It can be fun, ridiculous, and lighthearted OR dark if it makes sense. #mswl